Northern Arizona has plucked some talent from Calif., Weber State may have a gem

Here are a few things to pay attention to in the Big Sky as the NCAA basketball season nears and signing day is around the corner:

Best incoming freshman

PG James Douglas to Northern Arizona
The Big Sky Conference has a propensity for luring bounce-back transfers as well as junior college standouts. However, coach Mike Adras decided to focus on the high school ranks in Orange County in Southern California and needless to say it paid off.